Wednesday season 2 has now been released on Netflix and the new episodes were not shot in Romania.
Wednesday, one of Netflix‘s most successful shows to date, has made a triumphant return today with the first part of its second season. The show’s stunning visuals and breathtaking sets have already sparked curiosity among fans about where the second season was filmed – a location completely different from the first season.
The inaugural season of the supernatural series, starring Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams, was fittingly shot in Romania, famously known as Dracula’s homeland. However, due to various reported ‘logistical challenges’ during filming, Wednesday has since relocated.
Tim Burton’s gothic series, featuring stars such as Catherine Zeta-Jones and Fred Armisen, has returned for a second season in a drastically different setting, reports the Express.
Where was Wednesday season 2 filmed?
For the second season of the Netflix series, showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar reportedly chose Ireland, an obvious choice given its gothic castles and dark forests.
While Cantacuzino Castle in Romania served as the famous Nevermore Academy in the first season, the production turned to Charleville Castle in County Offaly, central Ireland, for its new location.
Dublin locals might also recognise Willow Hill Psychiatric Facility, where Tyler Galpin (played by Hunter Doohan) is being held, as it was filmed at Clonliffe College.
Furthermore, Dublin’s Trinity College was also cleverly transformed to resemble Newark Airport in the opening episode of season 2, whilst Wednesday’s encounter with sinister serial killer the Kansas City Scalper (Haley Joel Osment) at his residence was filmed at a housing development in the County Wicklow town of Newcastle.
County Wicklow’s Ashford Studios also supplied numerous interior scenes for the programme, including Nevermore Academy’s Founders Pyre and the internal shots of Willow Hill and Rotwood Cottage.
Furthermore, Camp Jericho and Nevermore Cemetery were constructed at a stunning 18th century estate renowned for its gardens called Powerscourt House.
The 2017 film Little Women and other acclaimed productions such as Laurence Olivier’s Henry V and Excalibur have similarly been filmed on the estate’s grounds.
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What has Ireland said about the Netflix show?
Screen Ireland had previously declared that Wednesday’s production would be the “largest production to ever film in Ireland”.
Acknowledging this cinematic achievement, Taoiseach Simon Harris marked the occasion by visiting the set.
There, he held discussions with the programme’s creators, Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, alongside series director Tim Burton.
The politician remarked: “I’m delighted to see Ireland continues to be chosen as a location to film series and movies which supports our economy, creates jobs, showcases our creative talents and promotes our country on a global stage.
“Ireland has long been a home for MGM Television productions from the original Vikings in 2012, to Vikings: Valhalla, and now Wednesday,” Lindsay Sloane, Head of MGM Television, added.
“We have found resources in Ireland to be top notch and an incredibly skilled group of professionals and apprentices that help bring our productions to life.”
Wednesday season 2 part 1 is currently available for viewing on Netflix.
